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The F-100 Units of USAFE
The F-100 Units of USAFE
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During the Cold War, the North American F-100 Super Sabre was deployed in Europe by the United States Air Forces to deliver nuclear weapons and prepare for conventional war. The pilots, known as bomb commanders, flew into enemy territory with one or more atomic bombs, acknowledging that they might not return.
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Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
The North American F-100 Super Sabre played a pivotal role in the United States Air Forces' (USAFE) operations in Europe during the height of the Cold War. Serving for a remarkable sixteen years, these aircraft were primarily tasked with delivering tactical nuclear weapons to targets within the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The nuclear mission was extensively practiced on gunnery ranges across Europe, the Mediterranean region, and North Africa. The pilots, known as bomb commanders, maintained a constant state of readiness, ready to launch at a moment's notice and fly alone into enemy territory, carrying a single atomic bomb, often more powerful than those used in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II. These courageous pilots recognized that many of their targets were located far away, making a return to their home base and loved ones impossible.
In addition to their nuclear mission, the USAFE F-100 units also had a secondary role to prepare for conventional warfare. They conducted training exercises, participated in air-to-air combat simulations, and developed tactics to counter potential threats from the Soviet Union. The Super Sabre's capabilities and versatility made it an invaluable asset in the USAFE's arsenal, allowing it to perform a wide range of missions with precision and effectiveness.
The service of the F-100 Super Sabre in Europe was a testament to the bravery and dedication of the USAFE pilots and support personnel. Their unwavering commitment to protecting their nation and allies during a time of great uncertainty and danger is a source of inspiration for generations to come. The legacy of the Super Sabre continues to be felt today, as it remains an iconic symbol of the Cold War era and the technological advancements that shaped the world.
Weight: 786g
Dimension: 248 x 172 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781559109
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